>>16625232Agreed, the movies were incredible looking. As a kid it was totally enough to make you suspend your disbelief and just become totally engrossed in this fantasy world.
I'd totally agree with the folks here who're saying that it was pushing some ideas that are problematic, 100%. At the same time, it was fun, and I enjoyed it. I'm a dedicated racist, and sexist, transphobe, etc, but hey, I liked it!
Also, reading is super important. It's hard to find a series that'll keep a kid's attention for that many long ass books. It might sound silly, but reading is definitely a skill, and some folks just aren't given the chance (or lack the ability inherently) to lose themselves and be completely transported to a different world through words. As an adult I can still just get lost and be on another planet. Imagination is something that needs to be cultivated!
